1998 Honda NSX vs. 1965 Trabant Universal
To start off, 1998 Honda NSX is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Trabant Universal. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Trabant Universal would be higher. At 3,179 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Honda NSX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Honda NSX (290 HP @ 7100 RPM) has 267 more horse power than 1965 Trabant Universal. (23 HP @ 3900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Honda NSX should accelerate faster than 1965 Trabant Universal. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Honda NSX weights approximately 730 kg more than 1965 Trabant Universal. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1998 Honda NSX is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1998 Honda NSX. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1965 Trabant Universal, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1998 Honda NSX (311 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 260 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Trabant Universal. (51 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1998 Honda NSX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Trabant Universal.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Honda NSX | 1965 Trabant Universal | |
| Make | Honda | Trabant |
| Model | NSX | Universal |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3179 cc | 595 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 290 HP | 23 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7100 RPM | 3900 RPM |
| Torque | 311 Nm | 51 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 72 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 73 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1390 kg | 660 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 3370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1500 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2030 mm |
